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REC’s Shazia Ejaz says: “The verdict from the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is in, and it is clear they think NIC increases and the Employment Rights Act (ERA) changes are bad for jobs and bad for the economy.”
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Today’s Budget falls short of the action needed to build confidence to hire.
We’re calling for lower employment costs, an agency exemption from guaranteed hours rules and a more flexible Growth and Skills Levy.
Our response: bit.ly/48j3qGB
#Budget2026
Chancellor confirms that the Timms and Milburn reviews on getting disabled and young people into work will be published next month. #Budget2026
REC Press Office retweeted
On artificial intelligence, Healey announces he will facilitate and speed up data centre developments where they invest in local communities, create local jobs and protect water
One hundred percent of business rate revenues will stay in the region within a decade. #Budget2026
Chancellor says skilled worker visas and non compete contracts to be reformed. #Budget2026
Paternity leave: Self-employed fathers and partners will be eligible for paid parental leave. #Budget2026
Chancellor says he has "heard calls" for pay transparency on job adverts to close the gender pay gap. Govt consultation on equal pay has just closed. #Budget2026 #GenderPayGap
On today’s @ONS data, REC’s Maxine Bligh said: “Today’s figures take some of the shine off recent labour market momentum. Employment is up, unemployment is down and wage growth has picked up, all signs that the jobs market remains stable. But the biggest fall in vacancies since the start of the year is a bitter blow for jobseekers this morning and shows that employers remain cautious.”
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REC Press Office retweeted
Better pay for young people matters, but wage increases must not reduce opportunities to enter work.
A new survey found 48% of employers expect higher costs if the minimum wage gap narrows further.
Our response: bit.ly/481QGUJ
REC Press Office retweeted
Plans to get young people into work will fall short unless employers can afford to hire.
We’re calling on the Chancellor to cut employer National Insurance and back flexible routes into work at the Budget.
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#FutureofWork
REC Press Office retweeted
our concerns about potential curbs on non-compete clauses were reported by BBC News on Friday.
Reforms must balance labour market flexibility with protecting businesses’ investment in people and innovation.
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REC Press Office retweeted
This month’s #ReportOnJobs showed a slight improvement in UK hiring activity.
🔹 Permanent placements rose for a second month
🔹 Temp billings increased again
🔹 Pay pressures eased
🔹 Staff availability continued to rise sharply
🔹 Demand for workers fell, but at the slowest rate in over two years
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REC Press Office retweeted
Who will thrive in the AI era?
Our Interim Chief Executive Maxine Bligh explains why success depends on redesigning jobs, developing skills and helping people work alongside AI.
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#AI #Recruitment
Responding to the Prime Minister’s speech at Labour Conference 2026 today, REC's Maxine Bligh said agencies are key to making the new National Care Service a success, but ‘we must learn from the mistakes of NHS staffing policy which prioritises politics over pragmatism’.
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REC Press Office retweeted
Employers are feeling more positive ahead of the Budget. Our latest #JobsOutlook shows confidence in hiring and investment rose six points to net -8% in June–August.
Short-term permanent hiring intentions remained positive at net +8%.
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Responding to the Chancellor’s speech at Labour Conference 2026 today, REC's Shazia Ejaz said: "The new mayor-led local apprenticeship service will simplify the process. Involving recruiters would complete the puzzle."
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